Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Set amid the chaos of World War II, “Catch-22” is a darkly comic masterpiece that exposes the madness of war and the absurdities of bureaucracy. Captain Yossarian just wants to survive, but every attempt to escape combat is blocked by the infamous military rule: anyone sane enough to avoid flying deadly missions is considered too sane to be grounded. With biting wit and surreal humor, Joseph Heller crafts a story that is both hilarious and horrifying — a brilliant satire of logic twisted by power, and a timeless cry against the machinery of war.